Golden Basmati Rice With Chickpeas

• temps total: 34 minutes

Ingrédients

5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 shallot, chopped

3 carrots, shredded

1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained

1 ½ teaspoons salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon turmeric

1 teaspoon ground coriander

2 cups basmati rice, rinsed and drained

A handful of chopped dill

4 cups boiling water

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the shallot, carrots, and chickpeas.

Add salt, pepper, turmeric, and coriander. Stir and cook for about 3 minutes.

Add the rice and dill. Mix well until everything is coated and turns a beautiful golden color.

Pour in the boiling water, stir, and cook on high heat for 1 minute.

Lower the heat, cover, and cook for 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

Small tip: If you want extra fluffy rice, turn off the heat and let it sit covered for 10 minutes before fluffing.

Enjoy! Ruhama🤍